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Does 3D Printing Smell? PLA, ABS, PETG & More

I was sitting here, with my 3D printer in action and thought to myself, is there a way to describe the smell of 3D printing? Most people don’t really think about this until they get a filament or resin which is quite harsh, so I set out to find out whether 3D printing smells and…

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6 Ways How to Fix Elephant’s Foot – Bottom of 3D Print That Looks Bad

When you 3D print an object you can’t see the bottom layer until the print is finished, where you might run into an issue of the bottom of the 3D print looking bad. This can be pretty frustrating, especially for large prints but luckily there is a solution to this problem. Whether you have an…

Can You 3D Print in a Cold or Hot Room? – Temperature Solutions

Getting the perfect 3D printing quality depends on many factors, the temperature is one of the main ones. Based on this, many people wonder whether you can 3D print in a cold or hot room. This article is going to answer exactly that so you have a better idea of your 3D printing capabilities. You…

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How to Fix 3D Prints That Have Vertical Lines/Banding & Wavy Lines

After finishing a fairly long 3D print, you might notice that there are strange vertical lines or banding on your models. This isn’t a usual effect with 3D printing, and it means there is some underlying problem that is creating these vertical lines on the side of your print. Luckily, there are a few simple…

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How to Clean Your 3D Printer Nozzle & Hotend Properly

The nozzle and hotend on your 3D printer go through plenty when it comes to 3D printing, so properly cleaning them is essential. If you don’t properly clean them, you can run into quality issues and inconsistent extrusion. The best way to clean your 3D printer nozzle and hotend are to take apart the hotend…

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Easy Guide to 3D Printer Filament Storage & Humidity – PLA, ABS & More

You’ve got your trusty 3D printer along with your favorite brand of filament, but for some reason you’re getting some poor quality prints, or your material is even popping for some reason. Chances are, you probably didn’t think about the humidity and moisture your filament is absorbing in the air. Many people have been affected…

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How to Fix 3D Printer Not Extruding at Start

You have your 3D printer set up and ready to print, then you start the extrusion process, but nothing is extruding. This is a problem that some people experience, which is frustrating, but there are some fixes that you can try to fix this issue. The best way to fix a 3D printer not extruding…

3D Printer Capricorn PTFE Tubing Review: Is It Worth Getting?

If you are in the 3D printing field, you may have come across or heard of the Capricorn PTFE Tubing for Bowden 3D printers. This article is going to look into this product in detail and review it, so you have a better knowledge of its efficacy and functional use. Stick around for some key…

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Can You Leave Filament in a 3D Printer?

There are many factors that people think about when it comes to 3D printers, but leaving the filament in your printer isn’t usually one of them. It’s just a thing that clicks in your mind, which also happened to me, so I went and did some research to find the answers. You can leave your…